California Grill
Cuisine: American, California, Continental
Price Range: $$$
10Best Says
Exceptional Pacific coast cuisine awaits guests as they are whisked by private elevator to the 15th floor of Disney's Contemporary Resort. Cocktails and wine, fine charcuterie and fresh sushi--try the... Read More
Exceptional Pacific coast cuisine awaits guests as they are whisked by private elevator to the 15th floor of Disney's Contemporary Resort. Cocktails and wine, fine charcuterie and fresh sushi--try the Dragon Roll! --kick things off while entrees like the oak-fired filet of beef (a long time favorite) and flaky Pacific halibut lead diners into the home stretch. Save room for dessert if you can. Floor-to-ceiling windows afford guests sweeping views of the Walt Disney World kingdom below – and the nightly fireworks if you time your meal accordingly. Many choose to enjoy the latter on the observation deck instead.
Address:
4600 N World Dr
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000
407-824-1576
Hours:
- Restaurant: Mon-Sat 5pm-10pm; Sun 10am-1pm, 5pm-10pm
EXPERT TIPS BY:
A.D. Thompson
Orlando Local Expert
- Walt Disney World ®'s Best Restaurants: "Dining before or after the fireworks? No worries. Bring your receipt to the check-in desk for re-entry or watch before dinner from the lounge or observation deck."
- Romantic Dining, Walt Disney World ®'s Best Steaks, Walt Disney World ®'s Best Seafood: "Dining before or after the fireworks? No worries. Bring your receipt to the 2nd-floor check-in desk for re-entry or watch before dinner from the lounge or observation deck."
- Best for Walt Disney World ®'s Best Restaurants Because: Delicious cuisine and guaranteed fireworks views (even if you choose to dine earlier) make California Grill a natural. Bonus? The brunch here is amazing!
- Best for Romantic Dining Because: What better to kindle figurative fireworks than the literal variety? Disney magic gives the cuisine at California Grill extra sparkle.
- Best for Walt Disney World ®'s Best Steaks Because: California Grill's masterminds knew enough to hang onto the best of the old – including the oak-grilled filet – before embracing a new design and menu.
- Best for Walt Disney World ®'s Best Seafood Because: Whether you like your fish raw or cooked, California Grill serves it up fresh and artfully in beautiful high-rise surrounds.
